Director Of Continuous Improvement

Overview

The Director of Continuous Improvement leads CI across all current and future Spectre sites. This role builds the CI organisation, drives measurable operational performance, accelerates Industry 4.0 adoption, and strengthens the long-term capability of teams across Vietnam.

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Key Responsibilities

Build and Scale the CI Function

• Develop a structured CI organisation across all existing and new facilities.

• Establish frameworks, standards, capability models, and reporting structures that support sustainable growth.

• Create consistent CI practices adopted across departments and sites.

Deliver Measurable Operational Impact

• Achieve validated improvements in OEE, cycle time, throughput, quality, and cost.

• Ensure transparent ROI tracking and monthly reporting to the GM.

• Lead CI initiatives that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and contribute to Spectre’s science-based sustainability targets.

Industry 4.0 Acceleration

• Identify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies including MES, digital work instructions, machine vision, IoT, and predictive analytics.

• Pilot solutions quickly, scale proven successes, and discontinue low-value initiatives.

• Strengthen the integration between digital tools and everyday manufacturing processes.

Process Optimisation Across the Network

• Standardise best practices across all facilities while adapting sensibly to local conditions.

• Improve line balancing, changeover times, material flow, and stability.

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM methodologies in a pragmatic, real-world manner.

Capability Building & Culture Development

• Build organisation-wide CI capability through structured training and coaching.

• Develop a network of CI champions across departments and sites.

• Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills at all levels of the organisation.

Leadership & Communication

• Communicate progress with clarity and transparency, aligned with Scandinavian leadership values.

• Escalate obstacles early, propose practical solutions, and collaborate effectively across functions.

• Partner with Quality, Production, Planning, and Maintenance to deliver unified operational improvement.

Who You Are

• 12+ years of CI/IE/Operational Excellence leadership, ideally with multi-site responsibility.

• Strong grounding in Lean, TPM, and modern industrial engineering tools.

• Comfortable with digital tools, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

• Experience in European or international manufacturing environments is an advantage.

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese.

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Success in the First 18 Months

• CI organisation established across all sites with clear structure and capability.

• Verified improvements in OEE, quality, cycle time, and cost.

• Multiple Industry 4.0 pilots implemented with measurable operational impact.

• Strong uptake of CI practices across teams and departments.

• Meaningful contribution to sustainability, efficiency, and Responsible Business metrics.

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Why Spectre

Spectre combines Danish values, long-term customer partnerships, and substantial investment in people, technology, and responsible production. CI is central to how we build a more efficient, lower-impact, and capability-driven manufacturing organisation that supports our UN SDG commitments, B-Corp principles, and long-term customer expectations.